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Kidney COVID-19 Fund

Your help is needed now, more than ever.

The National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana established the Kidney COVID-19 Fund to support urgent needs among our kidney dialysis and transplant patient communities.  

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who is at risk?

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The patients with kidney disease who appear most at risk for COVID-19 are those with a kidney transplant, due to immunosuppression, and those who undergo in-center hemodialysis treatments thrice weekly, due to inability to self-isolate. Patients with kidney disease also have other comorbidities, including hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, that are risk factors for poor outcomes in COVID-19.

In addition, a significant number of patients going into the hospital to be treated for COVID-19 are coming out as patients with chronic kidney disease and kidney dialysis patients. This healthcare crisis will be a lasting remnant of the Coronavirus pandemic.

You can help ensure support continues and new programs are developed for these populations. Our new programs include:

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Transportation assistance to and from dialysis treatments.

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Access to high cost nutrition supplements that are necessary to maintain a patient's optimum protein levels.

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Coordinated testing and tele-med visits to immunosuppressed transplant patients thereby alleviating travel to and from the three Louisiana transplant centers.

Take precaution, what you need to know. 

Tips and Resources to Protect Yourself and Your Family

Understand Your Risks

Kidney patients are among the most vulnerable to COVID-19. Learn more about coronavirus and the risks.

LATEST NEWS AND UPDATES

COVID-19 Response is Evolving, Remain Informed 

Support for kidney dialysis and transplant patients is imperative.

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